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subroutine |
2 definitions found From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: subroutine n : a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program [syn: {routine}, {subprogram}, {procedure}, {function}] From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]: subroutine(Or "procedure") A sequence of {instructions} for performing a particular task. Most programming languages, including most {machine languages}, allow the programmer to define subroutines. This allows the subroutine code to be called from multiple places, even from within itself (in which case it is called {recursive}). The programming language implementation takes care of returning control to (just after) the calling location, usually with the support of call and return instructions at {machine language} level. Most languages also allow {arguments} to be passed to the subroutine, and one or occasionally more {return values} to be passed back A {function} is often very similar to a subroutine, the main difference being that it is called chiefly for its return value, rather than for any {side effects}. (1996-10-01)
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